Too late for the Christmas market unfortunately, but managed to pick up
a lending copy from Blaenau Gwent Library in Tredegar just before they
shut for Christmas break, 1pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
I have no commercial interest in this book but it is of extreme interest
both local and family history-wise of course. I first heard Ray Burland
(originally from Tredegar) talking about the book on radio Wales a
couple of weeks ago.
Phil Davies, one of our Ebbw Vale FHS members, is a member of the family
who run Old Bakehouse Printers in Abertillery and he told me it was hot
off the press;))
The book is in paperback format (374 pages) and priced at 15 pounds
sterling. You can visit the Old Bakehouse website at :-
http://www.mediamaster.co.uk/oldbakebooks
I have had only a small time to glance through the book but it looks
very good I must say, maps (tithe, etc.) photos, family reminiscences a
gold mine of local history, Risca, Ebbw Valley, St Tudors Church
(1744-), Cwmfelinfach, Ynysddu
Proceeds of the book will go to the 'bell fund' for St Tudors Church.
The book mentions that before 1744 the curates of Bassaleg and
Llanhilleth held services at St Tudors. St Tudor or Tudur is believed to
date from the 6th century, the age of the Celtic Saints. He reputedly
(say's the book) was a Welsh Prince who came to this peaceful area and
lived as a hermit above the nearby Nant Hafod Tudur. He was a celebrated
preacher and missionary.
There is a chapter to the Edmunds families of the area and lots of
references to other families. A very carefully crafted book.
all the best, Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all.
Barrie Jones, Gwent
This message appears on both Monmouthshire lists as well as Blaenau
Gwent. I make no apologies for cross posting as it is of interest to all
of these lists of course:)
-Visit Gwent FHS at :-
http://www.gwentfhs.info/
(comprises, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool, Chepstow, Newport, Abergavenny, Blackwood.
Of interest to anyone who has ancestral connections with the old county of
Monmouthshire.--
Visit Blaenavon Ironworks website:-
www.blaenavontic.com